Minister Of Defense Becomes President Of Switzerland


(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 2. Viola Amherd, the first woman to serve as Swiss defense minister, became the country's president for a year, Trend reports.

Unlike most countries, the President of Switzerland does not have real powers.

Powers are exercised on behalf of the entire country by a collective body, the federal Council (analogous to the government). Each of its seven members becomes president for a year on a rotating basis.

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